Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-07
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His Resignation from the Captaincy
of the Republican Blues.

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Col. George A. MERGERS resignation
from the captaincy OF the Repub-
lican Blues was submitted to the
company last night. Having been
their commanding officer for nearly fifteen
years it was with sincere regret that the
Blues accepted his resignation. Col.
Mercer Will remain mem Der OF the COM
pany, although he will be in command OF
the regiment. In Offering mis- resignation
he SAID:
SAVANNAH, Jan. 6, 1887.
7" The officers and Members 0f the ReDu6Eicdn
B 7fs:
GKNTLEMGN-On April 81, 1872, was hon
orcd with a commIssion as YOUR Captain, and
from that period until the present | have en-
deavored with fidelity to execute the office
then conf rred, and l have often felt con-
sclous mat rallied to realize the measure of
my wishes and that the company was entitled
10 larger portion of my time and efforts;
Out my heart was always IN the WORK, and
sustained by the faithful co cooperation of my
earnest and capable Lieutenants, and by the
unfalterlng support OF u nucleus of true and
constant members, of when any corps might
De proud, have remained your Captain for a
period OF nearly fifteen years.
The increasing burden and cares OF busl-
ness has at last admonished me that | was
unable TO ylolt To the company the time and
personal effort necessary for it's continued
success. and that should withdraw in favor
OF 4 soldier whose heart cannot hold you
Closer nut whose opportunities can avail you
letter AS you are aware, the ColOnelcy of
your regiment was rendered to me under cir
cumstances not only flatterng to my self
esteem. but which, in my judgment, made 1t
my duty to accept.
am therefore constrained to offer my res
l%hdIlon as your Captain. It ia source of
mingled qualification and pride TO know that
you have tired and competent officers, and
rue men who WI MAINTAIN the company in
Its integrity and bold alOft in the future the
spirit OF its beautiful motto.
invoke the most earnest efforts of every
oihcer and member to sustain the ancient
name and charac er of the Republican Blues,
and to make the company valued ami Ell
Gent portion OF the regiment. My parting
wish is for the continued prosperity of the
corps and of every officer and member in its
ranks. Although retire rom command as
your captain, snail remain a member of the
company, and experience a most earnest in
terest in all that NAV concern its welfare,
ana | trust that, through veal or woe, shall
stlll be regarded as your cpmrade and friend.
Most respectfully amt sincerely NOurs,
GEORGE A. MERCER.
Col. Clifford w. Anderson, whom Col.
Mercer succeeds in command Of the regi-
ment, was present at the meeting. AS he
entered the hail be was given a warm
welcome by his old comrades-the Blues
from among whom he was promoted to
the Colcnelcy. In speaking Of the regi-
menu new cOuDduulnR ouceF ne pSlu
q high tribute to his ability, and
eloquently alluded to his connection
with the company. He also spoke OF the
officers in the line of promotion who are
fully able to maintain the past brilliant
record of the Blues.
Lieut.. W. d. Dixon is the unanimous
choice OF the company as Col. MERGERS
successor IL he will accept. In case ne
will not Lieut.. Morrell will probably be
elected. Lieut.. Dixon would have been
elected at once had he consented, The
election was postponed, however, until
such time as Lieut.. Dixon, being the Sc
nior officer and in command, shall order
it, which will probably be at an early
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